Can't figure out how to use a Web 2.0 Tool? See the list below for help.
"Web 2.0" tools are programs on the internet (that can usually be accessed for free) that allow students to create products to demonstrate their knowledge, but also allow students to collaborate together in this creation.
Below is a list of web 2.0 tools that students will be required to learn how to use in this class. Learning how to use these tools now will help them in all of their classes, especially since there will be many teachers during the school year that use netbooks on a daily basis in their classes, and will require the use of some or all of the tools listed below.
Students will be taught the basics of how to use these tools; it is expected they will learn how to use more advanced features on their own.
Below is a list of web 2.0 tools that students will be required to learn how to use in this class. Learning how to use these tools now will help them in all of their classes, especially since there will be many teachers during the school year that use netbooks on a daily basis in their classes, and will require the use of some or all of the tools listed below.
Students will be taught the basics of how to use these tools; it is expected they will learn how to use more advanced features on their own.
Diigo
Diigo is social bookmarking site where you can keep all of your bookmarks in one spot. This means that, no matter what computer you are at, if you need to access a link that you bookmarked, you can access it from any computer. Also, Diigo allows students to highlight and place virtual sticky notes on pages, so there is no need to print web pages anymore. If a student has the Diigo toolbar or Diigolet installed, as soon as he/she opens that page, the highlights and sticky notes will appear. It also enables students to see other people's highlights and sticky notes as well.
To sign up for Diigo, go to www.diigo.com and sign up for a free account (use your Gmail username and password). Then, scroll down to the bottom and click on the Diigo toolbar for Firefox, and follow the directions for installation. After that, view the video below to see how to use it.
To sign up for Diigo, go to www.diigo.com and sign up for a free account (use your Gmail username and password). Then, scroll down to the bottom and click on the Diigo toolbar for Firefox, and follow the directions for installation. After that, view the video below to see how to use it.
Google Docs
Google Docs is actually part of a suite of programs very similar to Microsoft Office called Google Apps. There is a program for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and other programs for making online forms and drawings. In this class, we will be using the word processing features. To access Google Docs, go to docs.google.com, sign in using your Gmail username and password, and then click on "Create" and select "Document."
Edmodo
Edmodo is what is known as a "Learning Management System." It is a place where students can get their assignments, turn them in, and ask the teachers or other students questions and have discussions. To sign up, you need to go to www.edmodo.com and create a student account. You will need this code to sign up: ri5tn3. After you create your account, view the video below to learn how to use its basic features.
Edmodo Tutorial from Mr. Robitaille on Vimeo.
Weebly-Blog Pages
Once you have given Mrs. E your Gmail, you will get an e-mail invitation to sign up for Weebly. Weebly is a website creation site that has a blog feature. You need to create a free account, using your Gmail username and password. Once you are logged in, you can edit only your blog page. All you have to do is drag and drop the elements at the top, and fill in the text.
Video: Creating a Blog Post in Weebly
Video: Commenting on a Blog Post in Weebly
Bubbl.us
Bubbl.us is a collaborative concept-mapping site that allows many students to collaborate together and create a concept map. It is easy to use, free, and does require that you make a free account. After making an account using your Gmail username and password, view the video below to see how to use it (other students who have used it say that it is very easy to learn how to use).
Popplet
This is a collaborative mind-mapping/concept-mapping site as well, and allows you to see who wrote which box (called popples). What's neat about this site is that you can add multimedia to your popples (pictures, videos, etc.) You will need to sign up for a free account (use your Gmail username and password); after that, view the video below.
StudyBlue
This is, obviously, a site where students can make flashcards using pictures and audio files as well as uploading notes. This site makes your notes accessible from any computer. You will need to create a free account using your Gmail username and password, and then watch the video below.